Nouha
Nouha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Intellect, wisdom, reason”.
| Meaning | Intellect, wisdom, reason |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نهى |
| Pronunciation | NOO-hah |
| Arabic root | ن ه ي (n-h-y) — to forbid, to restrain |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nouha
Nouha is a French-style spelling of Nuhā, the plural of nuhya, 'intellect' — so called because reason restrains a person from wrongdoing. The Quran uses the phrase ulī al-nuhā, 'people of understanding'. The name is popular in Egypt, the Levant and North Africa, where it is also written Noha.
Is Nouha a Muslim name?
Yes. Nouha (Nuhā) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'intellect' or 'wisdom', a word found in the Quran.
Is Nouha in the Quran?
'Indeed in that are signs for those of understanding (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).
Where is the name Nouha used?
Common in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon.
Gifts with the name Nouha
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Spellings and variants of Nouha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nouha mean?
Nouha means 'Intellect, wisdom, reason'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nouha a Muslim name?
Yes. Nouha (Nuhā) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'intellect' or 'wisdom', a word found in the Quran.
How do you write Nouha in Arabic?
Nouha is written نهى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nouha?
Nouha is pronounced NOO-hah.
Is Nouha mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed in that are signs for those of understanding (ulī al-nuhā)' (Quran 20:54).